Hoi An Nights

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In Hoi An town at full moon the town celebrates.  All the electric lights are switched off and softly coloured lanterns cast magical shadows in the narrow streets.  Candles are lit and cast into the river along with wishes and prayers and set sail into the night flickering in their small paper cups.  A gentle glow radiates through Hoi An…

This post is part of Ailsa’s Travel Theme – Light

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Hoi An – a Culinary Quest

Hoi An – A Little Piece of Heaven

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34 Comments

  1. whywasteannualleave
    whywasteannualleave on 04/11/2013 at 17:09

    I’ve recently returned from Hoi An and loved the kind-hearted people, the laid back pace of life and the evening views – your night-time floating and hanging lantern photos are stunning – I wish I had managed to capture them in this way!

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    • Suzanne Courtney
      Suzanne Courtney on 04/11/2013 at 17:57

      Thank you – It’s such a gorgeous little town and so tempting to just click away 🙂

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    • The Travelbunny
      The Travelbunny on 23/07/2013 at 13:04

      Thank you so much – all encouragement is welcomed!! 🙂

      Reply
  3. restlessjo
    restlessjo on 24/05/2013 at 19:03

    These are delicious, Suze. I remember a few from the first post too. So envy you that trip. 🙂

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  5. aBitofCulture
    aBitofCulture on 06/05/2013 at 08:50

    Looks magical – I could see myself watching the lanterns from a waterside bar with a bowl of pho bo! Big regret of mine not seeing Hoi An when I went to ‘Nam!

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    • The Travelbunny
      The Travelbunny on 06/05/2013 at 20:36

      Only one thing for it then Richard – go back again!

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  6. Lucy Dodsworth
    Lucy Dodsworth on 03/05/2013 at 16:22

    Beautiful photos, I loved Hoi An and they remind me of the lanterns outside bars in Ubud in Bali too, they give such a lovely atmosphere.

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    • The Travelbunny
      The Travelbunny on 03/05/2013 at 17:46

      I always say that I don’t have a favourite place but must admit this little town is somewhere up there!

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  7. elPadawan
    elPadawan on 03/05/2013 at 09:42

    So beautiful. Your shots are amazing!

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    • The Travelbunny
      The Travelbunny on 03/05/2013 at 22:14

      Thank you for your lovely comment, and for following 🙂

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      • elPadawan
        elPadawan on 03/05/2013 at 23:47

        You’re welcome 🙂

  8. viveka
    viveka on 03/05/2013 at 07:52

    Suzanne, beautiful gallery again … light and colors .. how important isn’t that to us .. to feel good. The last photo is my favorite. I wish you a great weekend and I would love to pass this award on to you. “I am part of the WordPress Family” – http://wp.me/p293Pw-6cY

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    • The Travelbunny
      The Travelbunny on 03/05/2013 at 12:37

      Thank you for your lovely comments and a wonderful award! I’m delighted – it’s always lovely to be part of a family 🙂

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      • viveka
        viveka on 03/05/2013 at 15:31

        Yes, we have a wonderful … family here – all wired and wonderful! True pleasure – to pass this on to you.

  11. Just Add Attitude
    Just Add Attitude on 02/05/2013 at 16:13

    What a colourful spectacle … I love the idea of wishes and prayers being cast into the river.

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    • The Travelbunny
      The Travelbunny on 02/05/2013 at 23:27

      It was all very calm and gentle too with soft music from the boats on the river – not like the rave full moon parties i’ve heard about…

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  12. Madhu
    Madhu on 02/05/2013 at 13:17

    Oh how beautiful! Have you posted these before?

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    • The Travelbunny
      The Travelbunny on 02/05/2013 at 23:33

      Just one or two in a post about Hoi An – I love that little town 🙂

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  13. megtraveling
    megtraveling on 02/05/2013 at 11:57

    What a wonderful way to celebrate! Your pictures are beautiful 🙂

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    • The Travelbunny
      The Travelbunny on 02/05/2013 at 23:28

      Thanks Meg – it was an evening I’ll always remember 🙂

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  14. bananabatman
    bananabatman on 02/05/2013 at 07:19

    I love these Suzanne. I think we missed the floating candle display, due to rain and wind on that night. Your pics have made up for it.

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  15. Marianne
    Marianne on 02/05/2013 at 06:49

    Thanks for the memories – we visited Hoi An last year. One of the highlights of our time in Vietnam 🙂

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    • The Travelbunny
      The Travelbunny on 02/05/2013 at 23:30

      This must be one of my favourite towns – love it and glad you did too 🙂

      Reply

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